Uninhibited: meaning, definitions and examples

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uninhibited

 

[ ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not restrained or controlled; free, unrestrained, or uninhibited behavior.

Synonyms

free, spontaneous, unreserved, unrestrained

Examples of usage

  • She danced with uninhibited joy.
  • He was uninhibited in expressing his emotions.
  • The partygoers were uninhibited and carefree.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Not inhibited or hampered in one's natural feelings or behavior; frank and open.

Synonyms

frank, open, unconstrained

Examples of usage

  • She has an uninhibited personality.
  • He has an uninhibited sense of humor.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninhibited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinibido

🇮🇳 बिना झिझक के

🇩🇪 unbefangen

🇮🇩 tanpa hambatan

🇺🇦 необмежений

🇵🇱 nieskrępowany

🇯🇵 抑制されていない

🇫🇷 sans inhibition

🇪🇸 desinhibido

🇹🇷 engellenmemiş

🇰🇷 억제되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مقيد

🇨🇿 neomezený

🇸🇰 neobmedzený

🇨🇳 不受约束

🇸🇮 neoviran

🇮🇸 óheftur

🇰🇿 шектеусіз

🇬🇪 შეუზღუდავი

🇦🇿 məhdudiyyətsiz

🇲🇽 desinhibido

Etymology

The word 'uninhibited' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') with the word 'inhibited.' It reflects the idea of being free from constraints or limitations. The concept of being uninhibited has been valued in various cultures as a way to express oneself authentically and without reservation.

See also: inhibit, inhibition, inhibitor, inhibitory, uninhibitedly, uninhibitedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,887, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.